First, OMHSAS and the directors of SAMHSA funded projects join together in a community to connect around issues, learn what each has to share and act together to influence practice.

This community has reach and influence, but they alone cannot make meaningful sustainable practice change. They need individuals in many places and in many roles to help them identify and address barriers to effective practice. Likewise, when a promising practice change is identified, they need a network of individuals who will help support practice change in the field.

The PA Care Partnership Cultural and Linguistic Competence Community of Practice (CLC CoP) encourages decision makers, practitioners, families and youth to work together to make a difference. The CLC CoP will meet regularly as agreed upon by practice group members.